A Comprehensive Guide to Dog Breeds

There are over 300 Dog Breeds recognized worldwide, with most breeds falling into one of 7 breed groups. Learn about the characteristics and behaviors of your dog's breed and group.
black and white Portugese water dog on a boat
10 of the Most Expensive Dog Breeds That Are Worth Every Penny
A Boston Terrier
19 Flat-Faced Dog Breeds and How to Care For Them
Samoyed standing by flowers
14 Dog Breeds With Curly Tails
Borzois in the snow
15 Russian Dog Breeds
Close up of a Siberian Husky.
12 Snow Dog Breeds Made for the Cold Weather
Boerboel dog
10 of the Largest Dog Breeds
yellow labrador retriever guide dog leads blind person with cane through train compartment
9 Service Dog Breeds That Can Serve as the Ultimate Helpers
Irish Terriers
9 Irish Dog Breeds from the Emerald Isle
Chow Chow blue tongue
4 Dog Breeds With Blue Tongues
Brown and black wirehaired dog standing on seat
17 Wire-Haired Dog Breeds That Make Great Companions
Best Dogs for Busy People
20 Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds for Busy Owners
Brown short-haired dachshund dog laying on red leather surface
20 Short-Haired Dogs That Have Few Grooming Needs
White Bichon Frise dog with manicured haircut
12 Dog Breeds That Only Have White Coats
Yellow labrador retriever laying next to baby
10 Best Large Dog Breeds for Families
Toy poodle laying on yellow chair next to gray dog while wearing bandanas
16 Longest Living Dog Breeds
Person playing with dog outdoors
40 Medium Dog Breeds for Any Lifestyle
Golden retriever with red-tinted coat sitting outside closeup
16 Red Dog Breeds That Turn Heads
Curly-haired white and tan colored poodles on colorful leaches standing outside
13 Cute Dog Breeds With Curly Hair
Two Pembroke Welsh corgis
10 Best Dog Breeds for Cuddling
types of dog breeds
200+ Dog Breeds Feature All Types of Dogs
Cream-colored pug laying on grass with tongue out
12 Chinese Dog Breeds With Fascinating Backgrounds
Gray American hairless terrier standing on grass in profile
9 Best Hairless Dog Breeds
Brown-gray and white brindle dog sitting on couch
12 Best Brindle Dog Breeds
Yellow labrador retriever laying on white bed
10 Worst Dog Breeds for People With Allergies
Yorkshire Terrier being groomed with brush, looking at camera
10 Best Dog Breeds That Don't Shed Much
Basset Hound puppy with long ears sitting in grass.
9 Long-Eared Dogs
Black labrador retriever dog with red collar looking up
20 Easiest Dogs to Train: Best Breeds for Obedience
Dog and cat lying together
10 Best Dog Breeds That Get Along With Cats
Belgian Laekenois, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren
7 Dog Breeds From Belgium
Boerboel African dog laying on grass
12 African Dog Breeds And Their Amazing Stories
a Yorkshire Terrier sitting on the grass
13 Dog Breeds That Thrive in Hot Weather
Brown and white corgi dog running with ball in mouth
10 Top Dog Breeds That Like to Play
Great Pyrenees dog laying on grass near sheep
10 Best Farm Dogs
a mixed-breed dog headshot outdoors
23 Healthiest Dog Breeds With the Least Illnesses
Black and white dog with light blue eyes and pointy ears
14 Dog Breeds With Blue Eyes
Australian cattle dog
9 Australian Dog Breeds for Aficionados
golden retriever on a sofa
15 Friendliest Dog Breeds That Love People
Large black and white Newfoundland dog with head slightly turned
10 Giant Dog Breeds That Make Great Pets
Standard Poodles
16 Big Dog Breeds That Don’t Shed
A German Pointer on a mountainside hike
15 Best Dogs for Hiking and Climbing
Spanish mastiff standing in rocky terrain
Spanish Mastiff: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Bolognese
Bolognese (Bolo): Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
akita dog
17 Dog Breeds That Look Like Foxes
dog sitting in living room
15 Best Dogs Breeds for Apartments or Condos
Smartest Dog Breeds — Miniature Schnauzer
7 Dogs With Beards
Czechoslovakian wolf dog attached to a chain
Should You Keep a Wolf Dog as a Pet?
Dark brown and white French bulldog standing on gray fluffy bed
35 Cutest Dog Breeds to Ever Exist
Belgian Sheepdog Groenendael
25 Popular Black Dog Breeds
English bulldog with blue eyes wearing a leash outside
25 Popular English Dog Breeds That Leave Us Absolutely Chuffed
Neapolitan mastiff lying on porch steps
10 of the Best Italian Dog Breeds
Norwegian Elkhound profile shot with forest in background
6 Top Dog Breeds From Norway
chow chow close up
16 Dogs That Look Like Bears And Why They're So Cuddly
basset hound lying on grass
12 Wrinkly Dog Breeds That Will Steal Your Heart
Otterhound looking over fence
23 Best Rare and Unique Dog Breeds
Running havanese
17 Long Hair Dog Breeds With Gorgeous Locks
Blue Neapolitan Mastiff
20 Blue Dog Breeds for Lovers of this Unique Color
Labrador retriever in water
10 Best Dog Breeds for Swimming and Water Activities
Three Norrbottenspets on leashes outside
Norrbottenspets: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
Hairless Peruvian Inca Orchid dog standing in grass.
Peruvian Inca Orchid: Dog Breed Characteristics & Care
German shepherd lying on a dock
10 Best Dog Breeds From Germany